"All I care about is my own opinion of you, and our love.

That's enough.

Perhaps we shall be all the happier for the little misery she caused us." Her eyes dwelt proudly upon him, upon his face that showed new lines of strength, that was clear and calm, that revealed a spirit come to full manhood, that was luminous with the love she inspired.

He had taken her hands and was regarding her tenderly.
"Ruth rendered me one service," said he.

"She taught me that there's an appearance which may be mistaken for the substance.